Path to the Draft: March 28, 2011

Path to the Draft: March 28, 2011 Below, you can find various tidbits of NFL Draft rumors and information offered by Mike Mayock, Michael Lombardi and the rest of the Path to the Draft crew on the NFL Network. I posted these in my forum, but I thought it would be better to keep all…
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Path to the Draft: March 25, 2011

Path to the Draft: March 25, 2011 Below, you can find various tidbits of NFL Draft rumors and information offered by Mike Mayock, Michael Lombardi and the rest of the Path to the Draft crew on the NFL Network. I posted these in my forum, but I thought it would be better to keep all…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Robert Quinn

Strengths: Elite athlete Speed and short area quickness Explodes off edge Gets off blocks Pass rush skills Long arms Forces fumbles Scheme versatile Plenty of upside Weaknesses: Run defense needs improvement Inconsistent snap reaction Lacked production against top competition Only two years of college football Suspended for 2010 season Medical – benign tumor removed in…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Justin Houston

Strengths: Strong upper and lower body Long arms Solid tackler Proven pass-rushing skills; threat off edge Explosive off snap Speed to pursue Hard worker; workout warrior Experience as 3-4 linebacker and 4-3 end Weaknesses: Too focused on rushing passer Limited experience dropping into pass coverage – liability Tendency to quit if play is away from…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nick Fairley

Strengths: Bulk with frame to get bigger; long arms Quick off snap Explosive force Gap penetrator – makes plays behind line Plays angry, bull rusher Pursues laterally Solid against the run Decent speed for his size Good footwork Scheme versatile Weaknesses: Can gain lower body strength Only two seasons in FBS – one productive Needs…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Phil Taylor

Strengths: Massive frame and carries weight well Great strength and power Violent, quick hands and uses them well Can push pocket with bull rush Run-stuffing anchor Space eater who occupies blockers Agile for his size with good balance Mean streak Scheme versatile nose tackle Weaknesses: Has dropped considerable weight, but still a concern Just one…
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2011 NFL Draft Pro Day Results

2011 Pro Day Results: March 28, 2011 Cincinnati Armon Binns, WR, Cincinnati Height: 6-3. Weight: 209. Projected 40 Time: 4.58. Combine 40 Time: 4.50. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Vertical: 33.5. Broad: 10-1. Hand: 9 1/2. Projected Round (2011): 6-FA. 3/29/11: Armon Binns stood on his 40 time from the Combine, but improved his vertical…
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2011 NFL Draft Mailbag

NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: These are not actually e-mails. They are comments left on the comment board in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. I’ve included some of these comments and my responses to them. 3/28/11 2011 NFL Draft E-mails – Random AFC Questions and Comments From Cindy: The Bill’s had one of the worst DEFENCE…
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2010 NFL Betting Props

2010 NFL Betting Props: Teams Arizona Cardinals: Under 7.5 Wins I have the Cardinals going 6-10 in my 2010 NFL Season Previews. The big headliner is Kurt Warner’s retirement, but Arizona also endured the loss of Anquan Boldin, Karlos Dansby and Antrel Rolle. The offensive line is still a mess. Betting 2 Units (+120) on…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Torrey Smith

Strengths: Speed – legit deep threat Quick with a nice burst Separates after the catch Tracks ball well Outstanding kick returner Solid character Weaknesses: Lacks route running experience Not enough strength to beat press coverage Should catch with hands more (small hands) Unlikely to make plays over the middle Limited run blocking skills Average height…
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